Beno,
I’m going to talk to my local dealer again and see if they can order me one. When they order the short block are they “requesting” a block? I’ve asked them before and was told there aren’t any available. 🙄 I see your username has a short block part number but earlier in this post you...
Funny I came across this, I actually called about two months ago to see if I could order that short block but Joey has already spoken for it and now it no longer shows available.
Your cams are not aligned with TDC. Pull the cams IAW the FSM and get the marks perfectly level across the top of the head. Before reinstalling the valve cover, insert the distributor and verify the dizzy’s timing marks are correct then install the valve cover. If this does not fix your issue...
By any chance do you have any pics of what your clutch assembly looks like? I’m looking at getting one from a FZJ78 and I’m not sure if it will work or not. Thanks for all the detail you’ve included in this swap as well. I may be hitting you up in the future with additional questions.